Worcester’s Economic Development in the News
Welcome to the Economic Development News Page. Below you can find articles that highlight the economic momentum developing in Worcester.
May 2019
Developer of Critical WooSox Mixed-Use Project Has Low-Key History
July 2018
Watch the Boston 25 News story on Worcester Regional Airport
Spotlight on Worcester’s Abbvie Bioresearch Center
November 2017
Remaking Worcester: Road to progress started with razing the mall
Remaking Worcester: Next year will be crucial for CitySquare
April 2017
WPI gets $5M state grant for new lab
March 2017
Striking while the iron is hot
Vacant Route 20 land in Worcester sold
British Beer, InHouse Coffee site sold for $5.5M
Mercantile Center replacing long-dead Worcester Galleria
Cities Restore Lost Streets, Local Charm After Razing Failed Malls
Worcester gives dessert shop $15K to move to Canal District
Worcester among most overlooked travel destination
February 2017
Angelini connects the dots of Worcester’s community
Primetals stays strong through productivity
Worcester to get second Mass. Zoup! location
JetBlue to Add Worcester-To-New York City Flights
X-Fated: Wrecking ball looms for storied Paris Cinema
Video games employs 4,500 in Mass.
Insurance broker opens Worcester office
Saint-Gobain named a top employer in North America
Worcester ranks 54th Best Place to Live
Main South CDC spending $4M for 80 apts
Worcester healthier than average city
Niche to open two Worcester restaurants, cafe this year
Reliant Medical Group purchases Greendale building in Worcester
January 2017
Worcester Railers officially approved as ECHL team
Chamber of Commerce seeks to draw capital, jobs to Worcester
Shrewsbury Street tattoo parlor relocating
Worcester County wages grew 3% in 2016
Central Massachusetts continues expansion with Queen’s Cups
Adding the steak to Worcester’s Sizzle
Table Talk Pies opens first retail store in 20 years today
Why The Sole Proprietor decided not to move downtown
Check out the opening of The Ballot Box bar in Kelley Square
Worcester’s economic recovery better than 65% of nation
Worcester, North County chambers join forces for microloan program
Best Client & Employee Services for 2017
Baker signs biomanufacturing land transfer bill
Bowditch & Dewey to grow Worcester office by 33%
Downtown Worcester takes on a new look for new year
December 2016
Cogmedix announces 5,000 sq. ft. facility expansion
Distributor has room to grow in former Nissen space
Bill fast-tracked to attract LakePharma
A new theater and performing arts space is coming to downtown Worcester
What you need to know in real estate for 2017
Bowditch & Dewey sell offices for $2.8M to hockey development
November 2016
Worcester among best mid-size college cities in U.S.
Worcester gets highest ever credit rating as property values increase by $1 billion
Mercantile Center secures three leases; signs Kelleher and Sadowsky
Solar array taking shape atop Worcester landfill
UMass Memorial expands downtown Worcester presence
Worcester will pay $325K to build two dog parks by next spring
‘The Usual’ opening on Worcester’s Shrewsbury Street is redefining the sandwich
Worcester manufacturing pay up 28% in 10 years
Worcester Economy Continues to Grow in Third Quarter of 2016
Marathon Construction to complete 100,000 s/f Worcester Sports Center: $18 million project
Downtown Worcester hotel gets ceremonial launch
The only thing holding back Worcester was a plan, says Gov. Charlie Baker
October 2016
James Chacharone, president, Chacharone Properties, Worcester
Worcester to receive $2.3 million boost to create more walkable downtown
South Worcester Industrial Park sells out
Table Talk breaks ground on 1 million-pies-per-week facility
RI office space designer setting up Worcester showroom
Worcester bottler producing organic drink
Rectrix Aviation to offer Worcester-to-Baltimore flight
Worcester Regional Airport to get $7.7M upgrade and new taxiway
Worcester industrial properties snapped up for $350K
American Antiquarian Society plans third-century face-lift
Creative Hub mustering $3.5M to buy new home
$11M UMass microscopes boost biotech resources
WRTA unveils $90 million maintenance facility
September 2016
Owner of the Worcester Railers wants to redevelop 3.5 acres of land around Worcester Sports Complex
Worcester granted eminent domain power for $95M revitalization
Tax deals approved for Table Talk, Armory St. in South Worcester
Wormtown to expand, doubling brewing capacity
WRA, St. Vincent Hospital finalize Land Swap
August 2016
WPI break ground for academic, dorm building
Worcester urban renewal plan moves ahead
Downtown Worcester goes upscale
July 2016
June 2016
City officials, Rosalind Residential Trust break ground on CitySquare Hosing Unites
Worcester City Council approves urban renewal plan
May 2016
Worcester No. 1 in Massachusetts for purchasing power
The Edge at Union Station is preparing for tenants
The Fix has big plan for opening of new location
April 2016
Worcester embarks on major 20-year downtown revitalization
Worcester puts downtown property owners on notice
Worcester Regional Airport to get new landing system next year after $32M funding approved
March 2016
Absolute Machinery adding space in Massachusetts
February 2016
Millions of development underway in downtown Worcester
October 2015
November project literally takes steps for fitness and Worcester
New express train: Worcester to Boston in under an hour
Worcester hotel developer looking to offer something different
168-room hotel to open at City Square in Worcester by 2017
September 2015
Decade of change: Worcester gains new look, new attitude
January 2015
Long a college town, Worcester now looks the part
Prior to 2015
Study: Greater Worcester an ‘economic engine’